malthusian

ریشه

Named after Thomas Robert Malthus, an English cleric and scholar who proposed theories about population growth in the 18th century.

مثال

• The Malthusian theory of population was a cornerstone of early theories of sociology.
• Some economists argue that we are facing a Malthusian catastrophe due to overpopulation.
• The Malthusian principle suggests that population growth will outpace the growth of food supply.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Malthusian catastrophe Malthusian principle Malthusian trap Malthusian theory